Brody Buzzard Finishes Historic High School Career with Fourth State Title
HARRISBURG, Ore. — Winning runs in the Buzzard family, and Harrisburg senior Brody Buzzard added another chapter to that legacy this weekend. The Marist Catholic senior who wrestles for Harrisburg (Marist does not offer the sport) captured the Class 3A 215-pound state championship with a 10-4 decision over...
Next phase of East Broadway paving, sidewalk project to begin in spring
The city of Eugene will soon close one of three eastbound lanes along a two-block stretch of East Broadway, the final phase of a project to make the corridor between downtown and campus more pedestrian-friendly. In late April or May, city officials will remove the southernmost eastbound lane on East...
Small Business Grants You Can Apply For in March
For business owners that want to take advantage of new opportunities or invest in new areas, Lane County has assembled a list of small business grants you can actively apply for in March. The following list of small business grants open for applicants came from the Portland Business Journal morning edition on March...
Hiking through Ice Age history at Lake Allison
OREGON, USA — Imagine a time when travel in the Willamette Valley would have only been possible by boat because gigantic icebergs floated across the massive lake that stretched from the Columbia River all the way to Eugene. Rick Thompson is a detective! Not of crime — but of...
South Lane Wheels keeps rural Oregon connected amid changes
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - South Lane Wheels is reaffirming its role as a crucial transportation service for rural residents in South Lane County. The nonprofit, based in Cottage Grove, continues to provide reliable transportation despite recent changes in regional transportation partnerships. According to South Lane...
Lane County, OR – Wanted Alert: Suspect Sought After 9 Stolen Guns Recovered
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lane County, OR — Detectives recovered multiple stolen firearms while investigating a January burglary along Highway 36. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began after a...
Eugene police warn residents about fake gold jewelry scam
Police in Eugene are warning residents about scammers selling fake gold jewelry in public places across the area. According to the Eugene Police Department, at least three people in Eugene and Lane County, Oregon have been scammed over the past two weeks. Victims reported being approached by individuals offering what...
Washington Reopens UO DEI Debate After Eugene Thought the Issue Was Settled
The University of Oregon believed it had finally closed the book on a months‑long dispute over a small partnership with The PhD Project when it signed a resolution agreement in October 2025. Federal civil‑rights investigators now say the story is not over: records and findings reviewed by the U.S. Department of...
Eugene Public Library cards to be delivered to all Bethel students
EUGENE, Ore. — Starting this month, each of Bethel School District's more than 4,800 students will receive a library card free of charge, ready to use and delivered directly into their hands at school, expanding Eugene Public Library’s student card program. The initiative reflects a growing partnership between...
Oregon lawmakers pass new guardrails for automatic license plate readers
Oregon lawmakers have approved new guardrails for automatic license plate reader technology. The bill comes after cities across Oregon, including Eugene and Springfield, contracted with private companies that operate networks of cameras that photograph vehicles and store the images in a searchable database. Under the...
